Posts Tagged ‘women in politics’
The Fix Reports Lisa Madigan to Run Again for Illinois Attorney General
Was Considered a Contender for Governor or U.S. Senate By Chris Cillizza,The Fix, Washington Post Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (D) will run for re-election to her current post in 2010, according to a Democratic source aware of the decision, ending months of speculation about whether she might make the leap to a Senate…
Read MoreJenny Sanford for South Carolina Governor–Women Pols Have Fewer Sex Scandals
If you want leaders for whom the people not power comes first, women are the best bet By Christine Jahnke, ElectWomen Contributor, Courtsey of U.S. News & World Report Want fewer embarrassing, distracting sex scandals? Elect more women. Ann Richards said it best when she admonished the leadership of the Democratic Party with her line,…
Read MoreState Representative Ellen Cohen a Fighter for Texans and for Cancer Research
Texas State Representative Ellen Cohen didn’t waste any time after her election in 2006 to take on cancer. With Rice University and Texas Medical Center in her district, an affluent area of Houston, pushed for legislation and funding for cancer research and to develop a statewide blueprint for cancer prevention and control. A breast cancer…
Read MoreRenewed Signs of Life for Paycheck Fairness Act
The Paycheck Fairness Act: The Next Step in the Fight for Fair Pay The National Organization for Women (NOW) Women’s rights coalition partners applaud Congress and the Obama administration for moving quickly to enact the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act. It is a critical new law that preserves the rights of victims of pay…
Read MoreA Woman is Poised to Make History in Alabama Politics
Shelia Smoot Launches Bid for U.S. Congress By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine Shelia Smoot is a woman of many talents. She is the Jefferson County Commissioner in Birmingham Alabama, a consumer advocate, radio talkshow host, businesswoman, and mother. Now she is hoping to add to that impressive list of accomplishments as U.S. Congresswoman for…
Read MoreRunning Start’s Path to Politics Series Continues June 30th
Running Start, the D.C. based organization dedicated to inspiring and education young girls and women to run for political office is hosting Leading at the Local Level luncheon on June 30th from noon -1:30 p.m. at 700 12th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. The Path to Politics program is a nine-part series. For information or to…
Read MoreBreaking Up the Boys Club – Ohio Democrat Jennifer Brunner Seeks U.S. Senate Seat
When U.S. Senator George Voinovich announced he was not going to seek re-election in 2010, the Democratic powers at be in Ohio lined up one of their own to seek the party’s nomination. Governor Ted Strickland endorsed his Lt. Governor, Lee Fischer pronouncing him as “the most qualified” Democrat. But not so fast, Ohio Secretary…
Read MorePioneer for Women’s Campaign Strategy Paves the Way for Candidates
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine. One woman, and her band of supporters pioneered the way for women candidates to become viable and win elections. In 1984, “women had no way to be seen as credible candidates because they couldn’t raise money,” said EMILY’s List founder and President, Ellen Malcolm. “How could we get the political…
Read MoreMissouri Women Have The Sue Shear Institute on Their Side
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine For the past 11 years, Missouri women have had a strong advocate on their side. The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life at the University of Missouri is working to put more women in public office, on boards and commissions and in leadership positions. “Women do a…
Read MoreAmerican Woman Nancy Bocskor Coaching Women in Middle East
American Politicos Teach Middle-Eastern Women How to Campaign By Abigail Shaha Nancy Bocskor (left) and Reem Qasem (right) As a journalist, Reem Qasem had a unique view of her hometown. Zarqa, Jordan20was in rough shape. There was not always reliable clean water, no safe playgrounds or parks for children, and development in genera l was…
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